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Mary Whitehouse versus Rambo hunks

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Here is Mary Whitehouse in 1985 arguing against the movie director Michael Winner and a group of hunks dressed as the cinematic hero Rambo

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Prince Edward hot and Donny Osmond not – a view from 1981

The 70s 80s 90s Blog10 years ago11 months ago03 mins

Prince Edward hot and Donny Osmond not – a view from 1981

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Paul Weller justifiably tortures a terrible TV presenter

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Paul Weller justifiably tortures a terrible TV presenter

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Jangles – ITV drama in a rock club

The 70s 80s 90s Blog12 years ago12 months ago23 mins

Jangles was an HTV drama series made in 1982 and set in a rock club starring Hazel O’Connor and only lasted seven episodes

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Happy Days and the Rockabilly Revival

The 70s 80s 90s Blog12 years ago12 months ago17 mins

American sitcom Happy Days sparked a revival of interest in Rockabilly and Rock’n’Roll during the 1970s

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Saturday morning TV in the 1970s

The 70s 80s 90s Blog12 years ago5 years ago14 mins

Saturday morning TV in the 1970s

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